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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA Reso 2000-1682 RESOLUTION NO. 382 RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AG ~ICY OF THE CiTY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE FORMER SDG&E SERVICE CENTER iNTO THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S PRIMARY PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIOI IS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD BY EXPANDING/RE IODELING EXISTING STRUCTURES AND CONSTRUCTING A ~EW MAINTENANCE BUILDING; AND ADOPTING NEGATIVE DECL/ ~ATION IS-00-52 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY'S PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS FACILITY AND CORPORATION YARD LOCATI:D AT 1800 MAXWELL ROAD, WITHIN THE OTAY VALLEY ROt,D REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA ~NHEREAS~ the City of;Chula Vista has presented devel ~pment plans for the redevelopment and new construction of the City's new corporation yard at 1800 Maxwe I Road ["Project"]; and WHEREAS, the site for the proposed Project is located a: 1800 Maxwell Road on a 25 acre parcel within the Otay Valley Road ,Redevelopment Project Area ul~der the jurisdiction and control of the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista; and, WHEREAS, the City's Community Development Departrr ent Planning and Environmental Manager reviewed the proposed Project and issued Negative Declaration ;-00-52 for the project in accordance with CEQA; and, V'~-IEREAS, after a public hearing, the Design Review ~mmittee reviewed and recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve the p~oposed Project subject o the conditions listed in Exhibit B hereof. NOW, THEREFORE, ~'HE REDEVELOPMENT AGENC OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA does hereby find, order, determine and resolve as follows: 1. The proposed project will not have a significant impa~ on the environment; accordingly Negative in accordance with CEQA. declaration IS-00-52 was prepared and is hereby adc pted 2. The proposed project is allowed under the General ~tan and is consistent with the Olay Valley Road Redevelopment Plan and shall implement the i ~urpose thereof;, the project shall assist with the elimination of blight in the Project Area. 3. The Redeve opment Agency of the City of Chula Vi,, ta hereby approves the development of the former SDG&E service center into the City of Ch~ la Vista's pdmary public works operations facility and corporation yard in the form presented ir accordance with plans attached thereto as Exhibit A and subject to conditions listed in Exhibits ~ 3proved as to form by: Presented by: : ~hris Salomone Community Development Director ~nc_y A~mey~ j ,~ Resolutior~ No. 1682 Page 2 PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED BY THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA, CALIFORNIA this 11th day of July, 2000 by the following vote: AYES: Members Davis, Moot, Padilla, Salas, and Chair/Mayor Horton NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTENTIONS: None Shirley Hort(;~ -- Chairman Chri~-Salomone Executive Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO ) ss: CITY OF CHULA VISTA ) I, Chris Salomone, Executive Secretary to the Redevelopment Agency of the City of Chula Vista, California DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of Resolution No. 1682 and that the same haS not been amended or repealed. Chris Salomone ~" Executive Secretary EXHIBIT A EXHIBIT B ~2ONEIITIONS OF APPROVAL: Planning and Building Department Conditions: 1. Prior to occa~a~/cy of ilfie new structure, all' lan& caping and hardscape ". ~' improvements shall be insialled in accordance x~Sth the pproved landscape plan and the comments of the City Landscape Planner. 2. Construct the project as submitted, unless otherwise mod ]ed herein. 3. Prior to the issuance of buildin~"permits, the applican shall comply with all requirements of the Building Division. a. Submit architectural plans that are stamped and si ned by a licensed architect. b. Structural plans and calculations must be sta aped and signed by a California Registered Civil/Structural Engineer. c. Project shall comply with 1997 UBC and 1996 Nt ;C. d. Project shall comply with 1998 handicapped acce~ sibility requirements. e. Plans shall indicatei type of occupancy. 4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for ali w~ I1 and building surfaces. This shall be noted for any building and wall plans an i shall be revieWed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issutu ce of building permits. Additionally, the project shall conform with Sections .20.055 and 9.20.035 of the CVMC regarding graffiti control. 5. The monument sign to be located at the entrance to th site shall conform with . applicable setback and area regulations. Prior to the placement of signs on site, a sign permit shall be obtained. 6. Prior tb th8 issuance of building permits the applicant sh~ 11 obtain a variance from the front yard setback requirements of Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area. Engineering Department Conditions: 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant st all process grading plans for the site and obtain a grading permit. 8. The project plans shall depict a vehicle maintenance area 9. The applicant shall consolidate the nine existing parcels ~to one parcel. /-'7 Fire Department Conditions: I0. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, al! new Water supply piping for fire hydrants of fire suppression systems to be tested by Fire Department. 11.' Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Fire Department shall review and ' approve plans for the automatic fire suppression s~tem. 12. Plans shall specify that fire sprinkler building with more than 100 heads shall b~ monitored by a central station. 13. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit plans and State Fire Marshal Listings for fire alarm system components. 14. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, fire extinguishers shall be placed in all buildings. Placement and number of fire extinguishers shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department. Police Department Conditions: 15. The applicant shall comply with all recommendations of the City of Chula Vista Crime Prevention Unit as shown in Attachment "A." Attachment "A" - Department comments H:HOME;/plannin~stevex p/dfc0065 ATTACHMENT 2 · Negative Declaration PROJECT NAME: City of Chula Vista Public' )rks Operations & Corporation' wd PROJECT LOCATION: 1800 Maxwell Road " PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Chula Vista CASE NO: IS-00-52 DATE: .~ June 9, 2000 A. Pro_iect Setting The site consists of an approximatel,, 25-acre lot located at 1800 Iv ~xwell Road in the City of Chula Vista (Figure 1). The' ~rea is generally located in th~ Otay River Valley, north of Main Street. west of Maxw 11 Drive, and east of Interstate t05. The project site is currently developed with three bu .dings and paved parking areas The existing improvements are associated with ti ~ previous use of the site as the San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E) South Bay Servi( ,~ Center· A large adminlstratix e building is located in the southeast comer, a maintenanc .~ building is in the central port on and a third struc, ture is in the north central portie a of the site· The western port on of the lot was prevaously used as the SDG&E stoml ~e yard. The improved portion of the site slopes naturally to the southern property lin~ :. From the northern boundary of the improved. portion of the site a natural slope asc~ rids to the property line. Fill ~ opes descend fi-om the west and south property lines app 'oximately 25 feet at a 2:1 raft The slopes are covered with scattered grasses and br ~sh. .. The lot is bounded by. Maxwell Road to the east, developed industr parcels to the ... south, vacant industrial parcels (fonn~ ~r animal rendering plant) to ,~ west, and a vacant hillside and the Otay Landfill to the n )rth. Access to the site is via ~ fain Street to Maxwell Road. Discretionary permits associated with the existing facilities were gratted in 1986 under Precise Plan 86-3 (P-86-3). A negativ; declaration was adopted by ~te Redevelopment Agency (IS-86-19). Discretionary per nits associated with the propo; led project include Design Review and Redevelopment Agency approval. The City of Chula Vista recently purct ased the former South Bay Se: vice Center fi-om SDG&E. The SDG&E Service Centcu included an eq pment stomg,: yard; truck parking ui areas; an 8,100 square foot maintenam e building; a 14,000 square fo~ ~t warehouse; and a 25,000 square foot administration buil, ling with related off-strect parl 5ng. The City proposes to improve the existing facili~ and relocate the Public Wm Operations and ' I-/4 Corporation Yard, including Chula Vista Transit operations, currently located at 707 F Street to the subject site. The majority of the proposed i~,provement would be located on the ex/sting paved portion of the lot. Several reGi~ng waiis will be constructed along the northern natural slope to provide additional building pads. Proposed improvements consists of: 1) adding approximately 10,415 square feet to the existing administration building to provide additional office space; 2) renovating the ex/sting warehouse and adding approximately 16, 975 square feet for "shops" op~ations; 3) adding a 5,370 square foot wash building north of the existing warehouse; and 4) adding a 46,540 square foot automotive maintenance building at the northwest portion of the lot. The proposal also includes a fueling faciLity for City vehicles and buses; a compressed natural gas (CNG) fueling facility for City and public use; and a Re~onal Household Hazardous Waste collection facility for "Conditionally Exemnt Generators" and residents of Chula Vista, Coronado, imp-;~-~l~'i3~a"~ and'~"~'~.;onal City. These proposed uses are discussed in more detail below. Public Works & Corporation Yard The proposed Public Works Operations and Corporation Yard facility would house the Public Works Department's Administrative offices and the Sewer, S~reets, Traffic, Vehicle Maintenance, and Building Maintenance functions. Additionally, other City functions such as Engineering and Building Inspection (Construction Inspection, Surveys, Parks Maintenance, and Central Stores) will be relocated to the new facility. An estimated 306 City employees are anticipated. Vehicle maintenance will be conducted in the proposed maintenance building. No vehicle maintenance will be conducted outdoors. City vehicles will use the proposed on- site fueling faciLities. Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Facility The facility is located at the secondary entrance a~d is fenced offfi-om the remainder of the site with an existing security gate. The CNG facililv will be utilized for City vehicles and by any member of the public with a credit card. Tl~e faciLity includes one fuel pump. It is estimated that approximately 50 non-city vehicles will utilize the CNG facility. Chula Vista Transit Chula Vista Transit currently operates 33 public buses from its current location. By this November 6 buses will be added to the existing fleet. The City anticipates adding 16 buses over the next five years, for a max~m of 55 buses. Approximately 169 transit employees are anticipated. All new and replacement bases will be CNG buses. The City is in the process of acquiring a contiguous 7-acre property to the west of said site to accommodate the expanded fleet of buses. Buses will depart ~om the site 5:00 AM and return at I 1:30 PM. Maintenance of the buses will occur during the non-operating hours in the proposed maintenance building. 2 /- Regional Household Hazardous ~ Taste (RFIgW) · The RHHW facility will be located n the northwest portion of the ;itc. Access will be via the secondary.entrance to the sit; along the northern internal dr veway. The entire area will be fenced off. Signage no! [lying and discouraging person ~ from dropping ' materials offafter hours will be post ~ in the immediate vicinity. ] he facility will also be equipped with security camera(s to record any improper dispos~ tl. The facil/ty will have a trailer office/education build ag to house employees. The packing and storage area will k ye two 16'x10' modular doubl; wall storage lockers and at least one 8'x8' storage locker. Each of the storage lockers is rated for two hours with containment/sump areas in the 1 loor. Each of the large lockers has an interior wall that divides the container into two se )arate compartments and shelv :s on the exterior walls. The locker will be used for lo v grade and non-flammable m~ ~terials. The second locker has an automatic chemical sug )ression system designed to hc id items that should be isolated and items that are typical], stor~ outside at similar facil [ties. The facility will also have at least one above grot td storage tank for used oil an, filter collection. The facility will be designed and pen fitted to accept ba?~lous was~; from residents and "Conditionally Exempt Small Quanti' Gen " y erators. The amount ot material a resident can tram'port is limited by the CA Dc )artment of Transportation to pproximately 150 lbs. per vehicle. The facility w/Il be. pen on Saturdays from 10:00 dM to 3:00 PM. Hours may be expanded from 9:00 A ,i to 5:00 PM if demand requi .~s. Depending on demand the facility may be open one ~r two weekdays per month or ~umer to service the overflow of residents such as Wechaes ~ay and Friday afternoons fi-on ~ about 2:00 to 6:00 PM. Participation on weekdays will k e limited to appointment only Approximately 90% of the material di )pped of by the public will be atex paint and used motor oil. Both are declassified mate [als and not considered hazard ms for the purposes of household hazardous waste collec~ ~n. The remaining materials t, be collected at the facility wil! include hypodermic nee, ;s, solvents, oil bused architec ~ coatings, fluorescent light tubes, dry b~tteries, p mially full aerosol cans, etc. [st on file in the Planning Division). ' The facility will not treat or dispose of household hazardous waste ~ -site· Some materials will be combined into a coma aon container. The intent is tc reduce bulk and the .amount of required packaging without .~ffecting the potential reuse or recycling of the material. The materials will be catego~ ized, bulked, packed and Shil: ed by licensed contractor. Container tracks will transport material ~; requires the removal of materials s s from the site as frequently 90-120 days. State least annually. A contractor I tensed by the State epartment of Tox/c Substance contro and the County Department o: 'Environmental Health will do the collection, packing ~ ~d transportation of materials. ~aterials will be removed approximately every 90 to 12( days. Household hazardous ~ taste will be removed approximately ever 80 to 90 dtys in small moving van or lm ~e commercial truck. A medical waste vehicle will ha~ 1 away small amounts of mcr .-al waste every 75 to 90 days. ,. ,, C. Compafibili _ty with Zoning. Ge.neral Plan. and Sectional Planning Area Plan - The proposed use is permitted under the current Zoning and General Plan des/~maations. The subject property is zoned [P- General Industrial Zone/Precise Plan and designated IL-Light Industrial on the City's General Plan. The project is also located in Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area and conforms to the development regulations. No mitigation is required. D. Identification of Environmental Effects An initial Study conducted by the City of Chula Vista (including an attached Environmental Checklist form) determined that the proposed project will not have a significant env/ronmental effect, and the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report w/Il not U~e required. The Negative Declaration has been prepared in accordance with Section 15070 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 1. Geophysical A Geotechnical Investigation prepared by GEOCON, Incorporated (December 1999) for the subject site has been submitted. The Geotechnical Investigation indicates that the site is suitable for the proposed development, provided the recommendations presented in the Geotechnical Investigation are followed. As a standard requirement the Geotechnical Investigation shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the grading plan submittal and to the Building Division with the building plans submittal. 2. Transportation and Circulation The Engineering Depa~iment has determined that the proposed project does not result in a significant increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. The primary access roads to the project are Maxwell Road and Main Street (formerly Otay Valley Road).. The estimated number of one-way auto trips to be generated by the project is 1,176 average ' daily traffic. The average daily traffic volumes on the Maxwel/Road before and after are 1,500 and 2,676 average daily trips respectively. The average daily trafi2c volume~ on Main Street are 18,600 and 19,776 average daily ~ps respectively. The City Engineering Division has determined that these traffic volumes do not represent a significant increase in vehicle trips or traffic generation as measured by the City's adopted Traffic Tkresho!d Standards. The primary access roads are adequate to serve the proposed project. 3. Hazards The proposed fueling and Household Hazardous Waste facihfies are subject to compliance with all applicable standard required permitting processes administered by local, state and federal agencies. Compliance with established standard procedures would ensure that people would not be exposed to accidental health hazards related to these proposed uses. The Fire Department has participated in the approach and selection of fire suppression options on the storage equipment for the Household Hazardous Waste Facility to minimize potential fire hazards. The packing and storage area will ~ave two 16' x 10' modular di ,uble wall storage lockers and at least one 8' x 8' sto: 'age locker. Each of the stor ;e lockers is rated for · x'wo hours with containment/sump ~reas in the floor. Each of tt large lockers has an interior wall that divides the contaJ ncr into two separate compar nents and shelves on the exterior walls. One of the large r lockers has interior sprinkle~ s and an exterior water connection for whter] That I acker will be used for Iow grate and non-flammable materials. The second locker has; n automatic chemical fire supl ~ression system. That locker will be used for highly tiara nable and combustible materi; ls. The smaller lockers are designed t9 hold items: hat should be isolated and thai are typically stored outside at simi!ar facilities. The fa :ility will also have a least on, above ground tank for used oil and oil filter collectior The facility will be operated by a ¢ retractor licensed by the State Department of Toxic Substance Contzol. The county De )m'tment of Environmental H~ ~lth will perform the collection, packing, and transportat on of materials. Additionally the City of Chula Vista will have 3 to 4 employees to oversee the operation. The E: tvironmental Resource Manager, the Temporary Ex-pen Professional, and two'~ tsed.oil recycling interns will be trained in a forty hot r hazardous waste safety class. Staff is qualified and trained to enter the packing and storage areas to inspect the cc ntractor's performance and address any mater al that may be dropped off at 1 he facility during non operating hours. The Household Hazardous Waste o[ erafion will be fenced off and a secondary fence inside the area will separate the pact ing and storage areas from off ter uses on the site. The fencing will include signs that n )tify and discourage the dropl: lng off of materials .after hours. The facility will be equ pped with a video camera(s) t record any tmproper disposal. E. Mitigation Necessary to Ave i Significant Effect5 No mitigation measures are requirei reduce potential environmen al impacts identified in the Initial Study to a level below si aificance. F. Summa~_ of Public Comment '" A Notice of Initial Study was circular, [ to property owners within 5 )0-foot radius of the subject Property on May 3!, 2000. N ~ public comments were recei, ed at the end of the public comment period, which ended June 9, 2000. 1. Individuals and Organ/zations City of Chula Vista: Michael Meacham, Conservation ( :oordinator Steve Power, Planning · Frank Rivera, Eng/neering MRna Cuthbert, Engineering /- Dave Byers, Public Works Cliff Swanson, Engineering - Andy Tmjillo, CV Transit Ralph Leyva, Traffic Engineering Doug Pen'y, Fire Marshall Richard Preuss, Police Crime Prevention Applicant's Agent: Dave Byers, Deputy Director Public Works/Operations . Pa~ck McKelvey, RNL Design 2. Documents Chula Vista General Plan (1989) Title 19, Chula Vista Municipal Code Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area Plan (May 1985) 3. Initial Study This environmental determination is based on the attached In/rial Study, any comments received on the Initial Study and any comments received during the public review period for this Negative Declaration. The report reflects the independent judgement of the City of Chula Vista. Further information regarding the environmental review of this project is available fi-om the Chuia Vista Planning and Building Department, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910. . Environment Review Coordinator Gt:~homeXplanning~dalia~l~heckl/stSiS.00.52ND.doe) Case No.~ · - ENVIRONi [ENTAL CI ,CKLIST 1. Name of Proponent: City of £ tala Vista 2. Lead Agency. Name and Addr ~s: ;' City of C~ lula Vista · 276 Foun ~ Avenue :! Chula Vi~ m, CA 91910 3. Address and Phone Number Proponent: City of Ci ula Vista : . Same as bove 4. Name of Proposal: Public W rks Operations Facility & Corporation Yard 5. Date of Checkli~L. June 9, 20 )0 I. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan de: ignation or m zoning? rn · rn [] b) Conflict with applicable envir )mental plans or . tn g y- [] [] policies adopted by agencies ~ dth jurisdiction ' ~ over the project? c) Affect agricultural resources r operations m .m [] [] (e.g., impacts to soils or faro ands, or impacts from incompatible land uses): d) Disrupt or divide the physical n'rangement of [] m m [] an established community (lac uding a low- .income or miBority communit] )7 Comments. The proposed project consists of the expansion of an existing t,700 square foot building (the former SDG&E South Servic ; Center) for use as the City of ( :hula Vista Public Works Operations Facility and Corporation Yard. The proposal includes the additi )n of 3 buildings totaling 125,850 square feet. The proposed use is >ermitted under the current Zoni ~g and General Plan designations. The subject property is zone i IP- General Industrial Zone/Pr .'else Plan and designated IL-Light Industrial on the City's General P an. The project is also located Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area and conforms to the evelopment regulations. No m ;ation is required. H. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local [] [] [] population projections? b) Induce substantial growth in an area either [] r~ [] [] directly or indirectly (e.g., through projects in an. undeveloped area or extension of major infrastructure)? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable [] [] [] [] housing? Comments: The redevelopment and expansion of the exZsfing quasi-public facility does not result in additional population or the displacement of existing housing. 1II. GEOPHYSICAL. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving.. a) Unstable earth conditions or changes in [] geologic substructures? b) Disruptions, displacements, compaction or [] [] [] overcovering of the soil? c) Change in topography or ground surface relief [] [] [] [] features? d) The destruction, coveting or modification of [] [] ~ [] any unique geologic or physical features? e) Any increase in wind er water erosion of soils, [] [] [] [] either on or off the site? f) Changes in deposition or erosion of beach ri [] [] [] sands, or changes in siltation, deposition or erosion which may modify the channel of a river or stream or the bed of the ocean or any bay inlet or lake? g) Exposure of people or property to geologic [] [] [] [] hazards such as earthquakes, landslides, mud slides, ground failure, or similar hazards? Comments: A Ge0teclmical Investigation prepared by GEOCON, Incorporated (December 1999) for the subject site has been submitted. The Geoteehnical Investigation indicates that the site is suitable for the proposed development, provided the recommendations presented in the Geotechnical Investigation are followed. As a standard requirement the Geotechnical Investigation shall be submitted to the Engineering Division with the grading plan submittal and to the Building Division with the building plans submittal. Development of the proposed project wi 1 not expose people or structure to p6tential.'substantial adverse effects, including the risk of los.., injury, or death. No active fa Its are known to exist on the project site. The active Rose Canyo ~ Faults lies approximately I0 n~ [es west of the site. The other closest known active faults within, i2 miles (100 Kilometers) of the ;itc are the Coronado Bank, 16 miles; Elsinore, 43 miles; Newport~h glewood, 45 miles; and the Ear tqnake Valley, 47 miles. The site could be subjected to moderate o severe ground shaking in the ~ ~ent of an earthquake along any of the faults. However, the site is n, ~t considered to possess any grea er risk than that of the surrounding developments. ,The seismic rlesign of the structures will be ;rformed in accordance with the Uniform Building C~de ('CBC) 1 ~idelines. No landslides were encount~.~ed during tle site investigation, and none known to exist on the property or at a location that would/mpa :t the proposed development. Soil liquefaction occurs within relatively ioose, cohesiouless sands locater below the water table that are subjected to ground ac~qerations fro~ ~ earthquakes. Due to the relati~ ely great depth to groundwater, cohesive nature of the fill dls and dense nature of the fort Ltional materials at the site, the potential for liquefaction occurr at the site is considered low. The site is not located near the ocean or , other large bodies of water, ~ there is not risk of tsunamis or seiches affecting the site. The proposal will not result in substantia ,il erosion or the loss of topsoi A majority of the project site has been graded and developer. The proposal requires additioz al grading to accommodate the proposed uses on the no~ th portion of the parcel. Gradi~; shall be performed in accordance with the Recommended Gmdi g Specifications in the Geotechr cai Investigation. As a standard condition of approval the C-corec nical Investigation shall be subn [tted to the Engineering Division with grading plan submittal. No nifigation is required. · IV. WATER. Would the proposal res~ rlt in: a) Changes in absorption rates, dr tin,ge patterns, [] tn [] [] · or the rate and amount of surfa, runoff?... · - b) Exposure of people or property water r~ rn related haT~rds such as floodin~ or tidal [] g waves? '~ c) Discharge into surface waters .o.t other [] ~ alteration of surface water quali y (e.g., [] [] temperature, dissOlved oxygen r turbidity)9 d) Changes in the amount of surf~ water in any rn water body? [] ~ e) Changes in currents, or the coy ; of direction [] [] [] of water movements, in either m n-ine or fresh waters? 0 Ch~ge ~ ~e qu~fi~ of gro~d wa~rs, eider ~ ~ ~ ~ough dkect addifiom or wi~&aw~s, or ·rough hter~pfion of an aquifer by cu~ or excavafiom? g) Alfred ~ecfion or ram of flow of ~ ~ ~ gro~dwater? h) ~pac~ to gro=dwater qu~i~? ~ ~ ~ i) Alterafio~ ~ ~e co.se or flow of flo~ ~ fl ~ wamrs? j) Subs~fi~ reduction M ~e mo=t of wamr ~ ~ ~ o~emise available for public wa~r ~pphes? Commen~: ~e sim is cu~enfly developed wi~ ~e foyer SDG~ Se~i~ Cen~r. ~e propos~ g m ~ ~a~o on ~e po~on of ~e sim wMch is pre~nfly paved. GradMg wffi ~cur at ~e no.em ~d~ of ~e develop~ poMon of ~e p~cel M order to accom~ some bus p~g, ~e new ~el bu~dMg, ~e Co~re~ natural gas ~elMg facffi~, ~d ~e Household H~ardous W~m Recyc~g Facifi~. %e new pad areas will result M ~e addition of ~ MsigMfic~t mo~t of ~fface runoff. As a s~dard condition of approv~ ~e on-sim ~ge ratifies ~e requked to Mclude po~ufion prevention devils =d ~afion sysm~ M order to prevent contamination of soils =d gro=dwamr ~om ~dergro~d ~el ~nk~ md ~e w~h facfliw, As a sm~d ~g pr~d~e, ~e applic~t will ~ requk~ to ob~ a pe~t ~om ~ C0~ of S= Diego Envkomen~ He~ 'H=~dous Ma~fi~s Division for ~dergrounfl ~el storage tank ~afion. ~ esmbl~hed process hcludes review ~d approv~ by ~e Ci~ of Chula V~m's Fke Depm~ent ~d BufldMg Division. No adverse ~pacm m water reso~s ~e no~. No ~figafion is requked. V. ~ QU~. WouM the proposal: a) Violam =y ~ quMi~ s~d or con~ibu~ ~ fl ~ ~ an eMs~g or projecmd ~ ~i~ viohfion? b) E~o~ semifive r<eptors to po~u~? ~ ~ = c) Alter ak movement, moisture, or m~era~e, n ~ ~ or cause ~y c~ge ~ cl~te, eider l~a~y or region~y? d) Create objecfio~ble ~ors? fl ~ ~ e) Cream a mbs~fi~ Mcre~ M mfiom~ or ~ ~ u non2smfiom~ murks of ak emsiom or ~e deterioration of mbient ,~ ~li~? /- Comments: The proposed project will b subject to standard requiremen~: regarding the ins~lation of fuel vapor recovery systems aimed at ~educing contami~aats released t4, the air. The project is subject to compliance with all standard n quirements as part of the permit~ Lug process involving the San Diego County Depar~ent of Enviro ~nental Health Hazardous Matez ials Division, the Air Pollution Control District (APCD), and tle City of Chula Vista Fire Depa :tment. VI. TRANSPORTATION/C~CL~ ~xTION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traf ic congestion? n [] [] [] b) Hazards to safety from desig~ features (e.g., [] [] [] [] sharp curves or dangerou, s ina ~rsecfions) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm ;quipment)? c) Inadequate emergency access )r access to [] [] nearby uses? [] [] d) Insufficient parking capacity c ~-site or off-site? ~ [] a [] e) Hazards or barriers for pedest ia. us or [] m bicyclists? [] [] f) Conflicts with adopted policie.~ supporting [] [] [] [] alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic mpacts? [] [] [] [] h) A" ' " large project under the C~ agesfion [] [] [] [] Management Program? (An et tivalem of 2400 or more average daily vehicle .'ips or 200 or more peak-hour vehicle trips.) Comments: The proposed project does not result in a significant increase vehicle trips or traffic congestion. The primary access roads to tt e project are Maxwell Road and Main Street (formerly Otay Valley Road). The estimated number of one-way auto trips to be gene :ated by the project is 1,176 average daily traffic. The average 6 ~ily t~affic volumes on the Maxw .ql Road before and after are 1,500 and 2,676 respectively. The ave: age dal/y traffic volumes on Ma n Street are 18,600 and 19,776 respectively. The City Engineering )ivision has determined that the: e traffic volumes do not represent a significant increase in vehicle t ps or traffic generation as recast red by the City's adopted Traffic Threshold Standards. The irimary access roads are adequal; to serve the proposed project. The proposed project is not considered a '1 rge project" Under the Congesti~ ,n Management Program. According to the City s Enginee ag Division, the proposal restfl . in 1,176 average daily vehicle trips and 153/155 peak-hour vehicle trips. Proposed parking for the site is 44 bus and 2:50 auto spaces. It is estimated ~at approximately 306 Public Works and 169 Transit employees w/l1 occupy the site (total of 475). Due to the nature of the operation it is anticipated that 350 employee ~ will be at the site at the Start o! the day and 200 employees will remain at the site during the remainder of the day. Public W ~rks crews leave the site between 7:00 and 8:00 AM and return between 3:00 and 4:00 PM leaving the majority ofth~ parking lot available. The Chula Vista Transit currently operates 33 buses and expects to cperate 39 buses by November of 2000. The site plan provides a total of 44 bus parking spaces. Parking provided meets the requirements of the Municipal Code and no.mitigation is required. VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal result in impacts to: a) En ~dangered, sensitive species, species of [] tn tz [] concern or species that are candidates for listing? b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage n [] rn [] trees)? c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g, [] [] [] [] ' ' oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and [] [] [] [] vernal pool)? e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? t~ [] r~ [] f) Affect regional habitat preservation planning [] [] rn [] efforts? Comments: The subject site is currently developed. No sensitive plants or animal species are known to occur on-site. No impacts to biological resources are noted. No mitigation is requir.ed. VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ~n [] [] .~-' plans? b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and [] [] [] [] inefficient manner? c) If the site is designated for mineral resource [] [] [] [] protection, will this project impact this protection? Comments: The proposal does not conflict with adopted energy conservation plans and does not result in the use of non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner. The proposal includes a Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fueling facility that provides "alternative clean fuel" for City vehicles and buses and for public CNG vehicles. IX. HAZARDS. Would th.e prqposa r. involve: a) A risk of accidental explosio~t or release of [] [] [] [] hazardous substances (includ ag, but not limited to: petroleum producl pesticides, chemicals or radiatiorl)? b) Possible interference with an ~ergeney [] [] [] [] response plan or emergency vaeuation plan? c) The creation of any health hl :ard or potential ~ [] [] health hazard? [] d) Exposure of people to existin: sources of ~ [] [] [] potential health hazards? e) Increased fire hazard in area with flammable [] [] [] [] brush, grass, or trees? Comments: The proposed fueling and t ~useholfl Hazardous V,,raste facilil ies are subject to compliance with all applicable standard re :luired pen~itting processes ada nlstered by local, state and federal agencies. Compliance with es ~ablished standard procedures w ,uld ensure that people ~would not be exposed to accidental health hazards related to these propose [ uses. X. NOISE. Would the proposal resu, in: a) Increases in exis~ng noise leve s? ~ t~ [] [] b) Exposure of people to severe ~ise levels? ~ [] ~ [] Comments: ~ -SDG&E Service Center A noise analysis by San Diego Acoustics. ~ prepared ia 1985 as I~art of ti ~ approval for the S. DG.?E Serv!ce .Center. The noise analysls found that the SDG&E service center did not result in s~gnmcant noise ~mpacts to the nearest residence on Cherry Point Drive in 1 ~e Robinhood Point Subdivision (100 feet northeast of the northern property boundary). The pti: ~o.._m_ ~aeinP~v~ous use resulted fro.m the us~.o.f compressed air drivers for a,, nary source of noise ~embly and disassembly. xu~. rent,ce was conducted m the par~ing areas using ak guns to rem )ve wheel lugs. This service occurred between 5:00 and 7:00 PI~ [. Another source of noise, whi~ :h occurred between 4:00 ired 9:00 PM, was the fueling ofvehic res. A "tanker~ drove within t ~ parking area and pumped fuel into each vehicle as needed. ~]~l,v. gll_t~-Public Works Operations F: :ility and Corporation Yard The proposed uses on the site will not resu] in a significant increase in noi: levels. The proposed mahitenance of City vehicles and buses, car ~enlry associated with construe m and repak, and the washing of City buses and vehicles will be t erformed indoors. The noise. ;ociated with the compressed natural gas fueling facility and ! lc'Regional Household Hazard~ ~s Waste facility are not considered significant due to the hours of c eration. Additionally, the caste a area of the site is /- ·, dominated by the noise from refuse trucks traveling Maxwell Road to and from the landfi/l. '" XI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result & a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fire protection? [] n D [] b) Police protection? [] ~n [] ~ c) Schools? [] [] ~ [] d) Maintenance of public facilities, including [] [] [] [] roads? e) Other governmental services? [] [] [] [] Comments: The project will not result in the need for new governmental services. No adverse impacts are noted. Fire and police protection can be adequately provided. No mitigation is required. XII. Thresholds. Will the proposal adversely impact a [] rn [] the City's Threshold Standards ? As described below, the proposed project does not adversely impact any of the seen Threshold Standards. a) Fire/EMS [] ~ [] [] The Threshold Standards requires that fire and medical units must be able to respond to calls within 7 minutes or less in 85% of the cases and within 5 minutes or less in 75% of the cases. ,ThC City of Chula Vista has indicated that this threshold standard will be met. The prol~os~d project complies with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The City of Chula Vista Fire Department indicates that adequate fire and service protection can be provided to the proposed project. Fire Station #3 is located approximately 3 miles from the subject site., No mitigation is required. b) Police n [] r~ [] The Threshold Standards require that police units must respond to 84% of Priority 1 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 1 calls of 4.5 minutes or less. Police units must respond to 62.10% of Priority 2 calls within 7 minutes or less and maintain an average response time to all Priority 2 calls of 7 minutes or less. The proposed project complies with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The Police Department indicates that the current levels of police service can continue to be provided to the proposed project 'No mitigation will be required. c) Traffic [] [] a ~ 1. City-wide: Maintain LO ~ "C" Or better as measured.by ,bserved average travel speed on all signalized m terial segments except that dark [ peak hours a LOS of "D can occur for no more th tn any two hours of the day. 2. West of 1-805: Those sig aalized intersections which do ,t m~t the standard above may continue to operate their current 1991 LOS, but sh di not worsen. The proposed project compli, with this Threshold Standard. Comments: The Engineering Division ha indicated that the proposal the :verage traffic volumes associated with the proposed project do n, )ye[age Daily Traffic volumes, t exceed the City's Level-of-Se: ~iee (LOS) "C' design d) Parks/Recreation [] [] [] [] ,,~ The Threshold Standard for P; xlcs and Recreation is 3 acres/l, 100 population east of 1- 805. Comments: No adverse impacts to park~, or recreational oppommities ar noted. No additional parkland or recreational facilities will be r ;quired as a result of this devel, ,menr since the project does not result in an increase in populatior e) Drainage [] [~ [] [] The Threshold Standards requi .~ that storm water flows and, ames not exceed City Engineering Stanct rds. Individual projects will pr vide necessary improvements consistent with tte Drainage Master Plan(s) and t ;ltv Engineering Standards. The pc )posed project complies with tin; ~bnreshold Standard. Comments: The Engineering Division ha~ indicated that the storm water fows and volumes from the proposed project do not exceed City En ;ineering Standards. The existi on and off site drainage systems are adequate to serve the ,roposed project. f) Sewer The Threshold Standards requil ~ that sewage flows and vohime~ not exceed City Engineering Standards. In~ lividual projects will provide ne essary improvements consistent with Se wer MaSter Plan(s) and City E~ :ineering Standards. The proposed projec: complies with this Threshold andard. Comments_- The Engineering Division has i~ ~dicated that the sewage flows ar d volumes from the proposed projects do not exceed City Engine ering. The existing 8"sewer n-m in along Research Court is adequate tn serve the proposed pre ~t. g) Water The Threshold Standards ~equir that adequate storage, treatmen~ and transmission facilities are eonsmaeted eoncum ntly wi~ planned growth and u water quality standards are not jeopardized dur kg growth and construction. Tt proposed project complies with this Threshold Stm dard. /-2-8' Applicantsmay also be required to participate in whatever water conservation or fee off- set program the City of Chula Vista has in effect at the time of building permit issuance. Comments: No additional water service is anticipatad as a result of the proposed facilities; however, the City is will provide a "will serve" letter prior to the issuance of building permits. Xlll. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new ~ystems, or substantial alterations to the following utilities.. a) Power or natural gas? r~ r~ [] [] b) Communications systems? .r: [] rn [] c) Local or regioml water treatment or r~ [] tn [] distribution facilities7 d) Sewer or septic tanks? [] [] m [] e) Storm water drainage? [] [] [] [] f) Solid wasm disposal? [] [] [] [] Comments: No additional utilities or services are anticipated as a result of the improvements to the existing facility. XIV. AESTtt~TICS. WouM the proposal: a) Obstruct any scenic vista or view open to the r~ [] [] ~ public or will the proposal result in the creation of an aesthetically offensive site open to public view? b) Cause the destruction or modification of a [] [] [] [] scenic route? c) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? [] [] [] [] d) Create added light or glare sources that could [] [] [] [] increase the level of sky glow in an area or cause this project to fail to comply with Section 19.66.100 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code, Title 197 e) Reduce an additional amount of spill light? [] [] [] [] Comments: Approval of the projeci' design and landscaping is subject to a discretionary Design Review process. This process will ensure that the project design is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project area Implementation Plan/Design Manual Addendum. No mitigation will be re~ red. d : : XW. CULTURAL RESOURCES;. ZouM the proposal.. a) W' ill the proposal reSUlt in ; alteration of or the deswaction or a pz:ehistor o~ historic archaeological site9 ' b) Will the proposal reSUlt in ad ;rse physical or [] [] [] aesthetic effecis to a prehisto: ic or historic building, structure or objSct? c) Does the proposal have the p, ~tential to cause a [] [] [] physical change which would affect tmique ethnic cultural values? d)Will the proposal restrict exis ing religious or sacred uses within the potenfi; J impact area? e) Is the area identified on the C t's General Plan [] [] [] EIR as an area of high potenfi for archeological resources? Comments: There are no identified cult~ al resources within the projecl trea. XVI. PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES. W~//the [] [] [] proposal result in the alteration o.t or the destruction of paleontological reso ~ces ? Comments: There are no identified paleo~ tological resources within the p: 'ect area. XVII. RECREATION. Would the prop~ ,sal.. a) Increase the demand for neight orhood or regional parks or other recrea anal facilities? b) Affect existing recreational o~ ortunities? [] [] [] c) Interfere with recreation parks recreation plans or programs? Corc~mellts: There are no recreational fac .ties that will be adversely aff~ ted by the proposed project. X~iH. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF / SIGNIFIC~CE: See Negative Declaration for mandatory findings of signi'ficance, lf an EIR is needed, this section should be completed. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade [] tn [] [] the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop : below self-sustaining levels, tkreaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a/are or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods or .. California history or prehistory? Comments: The site is presently developed except for the sloped area at the northern pcrtion el; the lot. The subject property is located outside of the "Sensitive Impact Boundary" designated on the Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Project Area Implementation Plan/Design Manual Addendum. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve [] [] [] [] short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals.'? Comments: The scope and mature of the project does not result in the curtailment of any long-term environmental goals. c) Does the project have impacts that are [] [] [] [] individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( umulalavely considerable - means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) Comments: There are no incremental impacts associated with the project. d) Does the project have environmental effect [] [] [] ~ _ which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? Comments: No adverse effects to human beings are anticipated from the proposed improvements and operation of the proposed public facility. The proposed fueling and Household Hazardous Waste facilities are subject to compliance with all applicable standard required permitting processes administered by local, state and federal agencies. Compliance with established standard procedures will ensure that people will not be exposed to accidental health hazards related to these proposed uses. XIX. PR0"JECT REViSiONS OR MI~ ?IGATION MEASURES: The following project revisions or mitigaticn measures have been incorpomt~ d into the project and will be implemente.d during the design, construcfi ~n or operation of the project: None XX. AGREEMENT TO LMPLEMEI~ ~ MITIGATION MEASURES By signing the line(s) provided below, the &pplicant(s) and/or Operator(s) ~ tipnlate that they have each read, understood and have their respective c ~mpany's authority to and do agn e to the mitigation measures contained herein, and will implement same to the satisfaction ~f the Environ~ aental Review Coordinator. Failure to sign the line(s) provided below ~rior to posting of t/tis [Mitigated [ Negative Declaration with the County Clerk shall indicate the AppI :ants' and/or Operator's desire ~hat the Project be held in abeyance without approval and that Appli~ ant(s) and/or Operator(s) shall pply for an Environmental Impact Report. N/A Printed Name and Title of Authorized Rep: esentafive of [Property Owner's Name] N/A Sign~,ture of Authorized Representative of [Property Owner's Name] Date N/A Printed Name and Title ,of [Operator if different from Property Owne( N/A Si~onoture of Authorized Representative of- [Operator if different from Property Owner Date XXI. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS ~TENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below wo fid be potentially affected by th project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Signlfic mt Unless Mitigated," as indic, amd by the checklist On the following pa ~es. [] Land Use and Planning [] Transpo~ tafiod/Circnlation [] Pul: [ic Services [] Population and Housing [] Biologic~ Resources [] Uti] [ties and Service Sys~ ems [] Geophysical [] Energy a Mineral Resources [] Acs hetics /-,Sa- [] Water [] Hazards [] Cultural Resources [] Air Quality [] Noise [] Recreation [] Mandatory Findings of Significance . XXII. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the [] environment, there wili not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described or. an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the propos~ project MAY have a significant effect on the envkonment, and [] an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I find that the proposed project MAy have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but [] at least one effect: I) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "potentially significant impacts" or "potentially significant unless mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially [] significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. An addendum has been prepared to provide a record of this determination. nvironn~ntai RevieaTCoordinat~r) Da(e / City of Chula Vista /- 35 ATTACHMENT 3 DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE Si mmary Staff Report CASE NO. DRC-00-65 MEI;TING DATE: June 26, 2000 AGENDA NO. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Cons ideration of approval of the de ~elopment of the former SDG&E South Service Cent .~r into the Ciw of Chula Vista's primary public works operations facility and corpo :ation yard, l~y expanding/rer mdeling existing structures and constructing a mainte lance building. NAME AND LOCATION: City 7Chula Vista Public Works a: Corporation Yard APPLICANT: City of Chula Vist~ OWNER: City of Chula Vista ASSESSOR PARCEL NUMBER: 644-230-11 through 19 SPA PLAN DESIGNATION: Om Valley Road Redevelopmen ~.rea ZONE.: Limited Industrial (IP) STAFF CONTACT: Steve Pow¢ ~,ICP, Associate Planner ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS:~ ~gative Declaration RECOMMENDATION: Review t ~e project and recommend tt the Redevelopment Agency conditionally approve the pr ect as subm/tted. BACKGROUND: The project site is located at 1800 Maxwell Road in the Industrial ~one. The project site consists of 9 parcels that total ap ~roximately 25 acres in siz, The project site is developed and accommodates the ~ 'DG&E South Service Cente~ There are presently three buildings on the site that total approximately 54,000 square-feet in area. Surrounding uses consist of industri al development and the Cma 3' Landfill. Vehicular access to the site is presently taken ft >m Maxwell Road. DRC-00-65 - 2 - June 26, 2000 The project site is located in the Otay Valley Ro~d Redevelopment Area. The overall goal of the Redevelopment Area is the "elimination of blight in the Otay Valley Road Area and the furtherance of the are~'s orderl~ growth, conservation, amenity and economic development." The City Redevelopment Agency will be reviewing the project after the DRC completes its review. According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the Industrial Zone is "...to encourage sound industrial development by providing and protecting an environment exclusively for such development, subject to regulations necessary to insure the purity of airs and waters in Chula Vista and San Diego County, and the protection of nearby residential, commercial and industrial uses of the land from hazards and noise or other disturbancgs." ANALYSIS: .- .- Project Description: ' The project involves the redevelopment and expansion of the existing SDG&E South Service Center, in order to utilize the site as the City's primary Public Work's facility. The project involves the expansion of the existing administrative building at the southeast of the site, the construction of a new maintenance building, the expansion of an existing shops building, as well as the construction of a new wash building and fuel facility. The project plans call for the addition of 10,415 square-feet of new floor area to the existing administrative building. The floor area would be added at the northwestern and southern portions of the existing 31,040 square-foot structure. Floor area to be constructed would consist of administrative offices. An entryway canopy structure would be constructed at the northern elevation of the building. The addition would result in the structure maintaining an approximately 10 foot setback off of Maxwell Road. Because the provisions of the Otay Valley Redevelopment Plan call for. a 25 foot setback off of Maxwell Road, the City will be processing a variance application along with this development submittal (please refer to Condition No. 6). The proposed setback encroachment should not adversely impact the streetscape environment along Maxwell Road, due to the sloping topography of the site and placement of screening vegetation along the eastern and southern elevations of the property. The project plans also call for the construction of a 46,540 square-foot maintenance facility located at the west of the project site. The maintenance facility would accommodate vehicle repair bays and serve as the transit center for the City. A second story mezzanine would be situated above the center portion of the building. The proposed structure would be "L" shaped and maintain a maximum height of 37 feet above grade. The repair bays would be accessed via role-up doors oriented toward a parking area located toward the south of the site. The plans also call for the expansion of the existing 14,195 square-foot shops building by 16,800 square-feet. The total area of the shops building would be 30,995 square-feet. Also proposed is a new 5,370 square-foot wash building, as well as a 1,312 square-foot DRC-00-65 - 3 - June 26, 2000 fuel facility. An existing vehicle ~aintenance building would be converted into a central receiving building but would not 1 , expanded. Site Plan and Parking: Vehicular access to the site we td be taken via two existing driveways located on MaXwell Road. Existing roadways and parking areas on the pre perry would be utilized for the Public Works facility. A ne ~v guest parking area would b~ created adjacent to the administrative building located at t~ te southwest of the site. New arking areas would also be created toward the west of the si ~e near the new maintenance filding. A total of 550 parking spaces wo ~ld be provided on the site, ;57 of which would be available for City staff. The rema ning parking spaces would be utilized for the storage of City vehicles. The Planning Dc >artment has determined that the project meets City off-street parking requirements. ~fh parking lot .layout has been ~ .'termined by staff to be in conformance with City parking ot standards vcith regard to ach issues as minimum driving lane widths and stall sizes. Other notable elements of the pro iect site plan include a recx ing area located at the northeast of the site, retaining wall ;at the north of the site, and ~ material storage area at the southwest of the property. Min ~r grading would occur at the torth of the site in order to provide room for planned impro, 'ements. LandscaDim,: A landscape plan k as been prepared for the site. ['he proposed landscape plan calls for the placement of Tris ania Conferta (Brisbane Box xees along the southern and eastern boundaries of the prop :rty. Eucalyptus trees would so be incorporated into the landscape plan, and would be placed on the northern sic of the property. Most existing landscaping on the site v 'ould be removed and replac ~d with new landscape materials. The landscape plan fo~ the site was created in conjunction with the City landscaping staff and is in conforrr ance with the City Landscape Manual. Zoning: The following table demonstrate: the project's conformance with the development standards of the Industrial Zone. STANDARDS REQUIRED PROPOSED Front yard setback 25 feet 10 feet * Side yard setback 20 feet 41 feet Rear yard setback 25 feet 49 feet Floor Area Ratio n/a n/a Lot coverage 45% 16.5% Height 50 feet 37 feet Parking 225 required: >aces 550 · Variance required : DRC-00-65 - 4 - June 26~ 2000 Si~na~,e The plans call for a monument sign to be placed at the entrance to the site. The proposed monument sign would measure approximately 7 feet in height and would consist of corrugated metal (maroon in color) on a concrete block base. The provisions of the Otay , Valley Road Redevelopment Area require that monument signs maintain a minimum setback of 10 feet from the property line. The sign provisions' also state that monument signs shall not exceed 50 square-feet in area. Condition No. 5 of approval requires that the monument sign meet setback and sign area requirements. Building identification signs consisting of individual metal letters would be utilized throughout the center. The building elevation drawings show proposed signage. A sign permit will be required for all signs on the site/ Architecture: Building materials for all new structures and proposed additions would consist of a combination of concrete block and corrugated or "ribbed" metal. Concrete block would match the materials of the existing structures on site, and would consist of a combination of smooth and split face blocks. The corrugated or "ribbed" metal paneling would maintain a maroon color that would be similar to that of the official City of Chula Vista logo. The canopy structure called out for the entryway to the Administrative Building would consist of a light blue metal frame with translucent roofing material. The materials and colors for all improvements on the site would be tied together architecturally and would create a unified design theme. A materials board, as well as colored renderings will be available at the DRC meeting of June 26, 2000 for the Committee's review. PROJECT CONFORMANCE WITH DESIGN GUIDELINES: The City of Chula Vista Design Guidelines address industrial dev:lopment and are "intended to encourage projects which respect the character and scale of adjoining development, with particular attention to sites in older, mixed use areas, and sites which adjoin residential neighborhoods or to the uses which may be particularly sensitive to the scale and impacts of industrial development." The Design Guidelines also are inten.ded to "Promote a functional and attractive arrangement of buildings, open spaces, parking, circulation and loading areas which are sensitive to the physical characteristics and constraints of the site, and which provide efficient and pleasant places to work." The project appears to be well conceived and well planned. The proposed improvements are compatible with structures on site and will significantly enhance the existing facility. The arrangement of new and expanded structures creates an attractive and functional City facility that is sensitive to the physical characteristics of the surrounding area. The architectural styling is interesting and provides a contemporary look to the existing facility which was built in the 1980's. The Design Guidelines also state "The main elements of sound industrial site design include: controlled site access, service areas located at the sides and rear of buildings, DRC-00-65 - 5 - June 26, 2000 convenient access,, visitor parkinl ~hd on-site circulation; screen ing of outdoor storage; work area and equipment; emp.h, as is on the main building entry and landscaping, and; landscaped outdoor space." ' ~' The project site is consistent with ~ te above criteria in that access to the site is limited to two driveways, both of whiqh are 1, cated off of Maxwell Road. S :n-ice areas are located toward the back of the site and w~ uld no.~t be visible from the p~ tblic right-of-way. Site access is conveniently located off c f Maxwell Road, and ample ~ isitor parking has been provided at the front of the prope ny. Emphasis has been give~ to the main building (administrative building) entryway n the form of a metal entryw~ y canopy structure and significant landscaping. A compreh ~nsive landscaping plan has b~ ~en created for the site. Landscaping will serve to enhanc building entryways, as well screen outdoor work areas. The Design Guidelines further s te that "High quality, inno rive .and imaginative architecture is encouraged The fo:us is expected to-be on the tevelopment of a high quality industrial environment." The building elevation drawings lepict a high quality and irr aginative design. The building forms and materials serve ~ create an architectural them that is interesting, and suggests an industrial type use. Th ~ planned improvements will esult in a high quality industrial environment the will be ~ 'great benefit to the City. CONCLUSION: The existing SDG&E South Serv! e Center is an ideal site for he City Public Works Operations Facility and Corporatk ~ Yard. Most of the existing tructures and facilities on the site will be readily utilized, t L facility of this size (25 acre,' ~ is needed by the City in order to accommodate a Public ~ orks operation that has expand ed in order to meet the demands of a growing city. The e:~ [sting Public Works facility I, ~cated at the northeast comer of "F" Street and Woodlaw a Avenue is not large enoug~to accommodate the expanding Public Works operation.. The facility sh6uld have ~'ninimal impact upon surrounding land uses since the site is relatively isolated and is sqa'rounded by .industrial type uses. The use of this existir g facility by the City woul[:l merely constitute a resumption of its prior operation. 3 'he project is in conformance~ with the City Design Review Guidelines and Landscape ~anual. The City is currentl) on track to complete planned improvements and begin u .ilizing the facility within the next 12 months. The City is fast tracking this project in *~rder to meet the increased de rnand placed upon the Public Works operation by the grow of the City. DRC-00-65 - 6 - June 26, 2000 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: ~. · . Planning a~td Building Department Conditions: 1. Prior to occupancy of the new structure, all landscaping and hardscape improvements shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape and the comments of the City Landscape Planner. 2. Construct the project as submitted, unless otherwise modified herein. 3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall comply with all requirements of the Building Division. a. Submit architectural plans that are stamped and signed by a licensed architect. b. Structural plans and calculations must be stamped and signed by a Califomia Registered Civil/Structural Engineer. c. Project shall comply with 1997 UBC and 1996 NEC. d. Project shall comply with 1998 handicapped accessibility requirements. e. Plans shall indicate type of occupancy. 4. A graffiti resistant treatment shall be specified for all wall and building surfaces. This shall be noted for any building and wall plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of building permits. Additionally, the project shall conform with Sections 9.20.055 and 9.20.035 of the CVMC regarding graffiti control. 5. The monument sign to be located at the entrance to the site shall conform with applicable setback and area regulations. Prior to the placement of signs on site, a sign permit shall be obtained. 6. Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall obtain a variance from the fi'ont yard setback requirements of Otay Valley Road Redevelopment Area. Engineering Department Conditions: 7. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the applicant shall process grading plans for the site and obtain a grading permit. 8. The project plans shall depict a vehicle maintenance area. 9. The applicant shall consolidate the nine existing parcels into one parcel. DRC-00-65 - 7 - June 26. 2000 Fire Department Conditions: 10. Prior to the issuance of a ce 'tificate of occupancy, all n~ ¥ water supply piping for fire hydrants of fire supp~ -~ssion systems to be tested by ?ire Department. 11. Prior to the issuance o£ a b~ ilding permit, the Fire Depar~ ~ent shall review and approve plans for the automa :lc fire suppression system. 12. Plans shall specify that fire .,prinkler building with more .an 100 heads shall be monitored by a central statio~ ~. 13. Prior to the issuance o£ bui ding permits, the applicant hall submit plans and State Fire Marshal Listings fire alarm system compone 14. Prior to the issuance of a rtificate of occupancy, fire ~xtinguishers shall be placed in ali buildings. PI~ tcement and number of fire :xtinguishers shall be subject to the approval of the Fire Department. Police Department Conditions: 15. The applicant shall comply u ith all recommendations of the City of Chula Vista Crime Prevention Unit as sh( wn in Attachment "A." Attachment "A" - Department comments H:HOM E:/plannin~stevexp/drc0065 1-40